Japan PM Abe calls for deeper Diet talks on emperor's abdication

Japan PM Abe calls for deeper Diet talks on emperor's abdication

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from R), alongside Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga (R), presents an interim report compiled by a government panel on Emperor Akihito's possible abdication to House of Representatives Speaker Tadamori Oshima (2nd from L) and House of Councillors President Chuichi Date (L) in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2017. Abe urged the heads of both houses to deepen discussions on the issue. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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